Selection
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1983 Saint-Julien
Firm and classically mature, opening with cedar, tobacco and cigar box over bright red berries and black cherry. Ash, damp forest floor and a cool earthy note add savoury detail. The palate is medium to full in weight, with rustic tannins giving the fruit a disciplined frame. A long, dry finish returns to cedar, leaf and red fruit with a distinctly traditional profile.
Philipponnat 2015 Clos des Goisses Extra-Brut Champagne
Pear, mirabelle and ripe orchard fruit unfold with spice, honey, brioche and a delicate iodine note. Full-bodied and vinous, the palate is concentrated and layered, with racy acidity shaping remarkable depth. Liquorice, savoury sap and fine tension carry the dense, structured finish with impressive persistence.
Remoissenet 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin 3L
Earth and dark berries lead the nose, with oak adding a restrained savoury frame. Firmly structured on the palate, the fruit has enough depth to balance the wine's steady grip and grounded character. The finish is composed, persistent and gently wooded. Give it air before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or wild mushrooms.
Hennessy XO Cognac 1.5 L
Deep, rounded and warming, with candied fruit unfolding into pepper, dark chocolate and polished oak. The palate is full and voluptuous, balancing rich sweetness with a firm spicy edge and an increasingly intense wave of warmth. Vanilla softens the wood without muting its structure. The finish is exceptionally persistent, echoing oak, chocolate, spice and fruit in a long, composed fade.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1997 Pessac-Léognan
A mature, leafy bouquet brings hickory, clove and freshly picked mint over red berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is piquant and fully evolved, adding tobacco, peppercorn and cracked black pepper to its savoury core. Fine structure and lingering spice keep the engaging finish poised, with depth but no excess weight.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Echezeaux Grand Cru
Deeply coloured Pinot Noir with aromas of violet, fresh cherry and rose, moving toward spice and forest floor with time. The palate is broad and densely textured, bringing supple tannins, rounded fruit and a poised, lingering finish. A structured Burgundy with the depth for roast lamb, game or slow-braised beef.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 1967 Gevrey-Chambertin
Earthy and silk-textured, with mature fruit carried by elevated acidity and a lively, sappy line. The palate is leaner than a youthful bottle but remains clear, energetic and savoury, with its fine texture giving the wine quiet elegance. Bottle variation is expected at this age; stand upright before opening and decant gently only if needed, then serve with roast poultry or mushrooms.
Renegade Rum Company 1992 Jamaica Hampden 15 Year Old
Distinctive and vinous, with papaya and clementine leading a fragrant mix of tropical fruit and subtle herbs. The palate is full of high-toned ester character, balanced by wine-cask depth, leather and dark fruit. Mature oak gives structure without flattening the brighter notes. The finish is long and full, moving through bramble berries and darker fruit with a gently herbal, savoury close.
J.P. Wiser’s 35 Year Old
Full and polished, with vanilla, maple and warm grain giving way to a distinctly rye-led palate. Fresh pumpernickel, cardamom and dill bring savoury lift, while cherries add a dark-fruited counterpoint. The oak is assertive but integrated, lending char and structure rather than simple dryness. The finish is broad and persistent, carrying dark bread, cherry syrup, herbs, vanilla and a final smoky edge.
Remoissenet Pere et Fils 1967 Chambolle-Musigny
Delicate dried flowers and red fruit lead into a complex mature profile of cranberry, cherry, plum, thyme, mushroom and leather. The palate remains surprisingly full yet balanced, with fresh acidity and fine dusty tannins giving shape without hardness. Rose petal and savoury earth linger through a measured finish. Bottle variation is expected; stand upright before opening and decant gently only if needed.
Remoissenet Père et Fils Clos Vougeot Gc
Deeply coloured Pinot Noir with violet, rose, blackberry, raspberry and a hint of wild mint, moving toward liquorice and truffle with age. Rich, succulent and mellow, the palate balances meaty fullness with elegance, finishing long and composed. A cellar-worthy Burgundy for braised lamb, roast veal, game birds or washed-rind cheese.
Opus One 2009 Napa Valley
Deep garnet and finely layered, with redcurrant, baked plum, dried blackberry and stewed cherry joined by dark chocolate, espresso and sweet spice. The palate is silky but substantial, carrying ripe fruit through polished tannins and a savoury mineral line. Balanced and persistent rather than heavy, it opens well with air and is an excellent partner for roast beef or lamb.
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 24 Year Old
Mature and oak-led, with brown sugar, vanilla and chocolate wrapped around toasted wood and dried fruit. The palate remains generous rather than heavy, bringing a measured fruity sweetness and a clear lift of allspice. Leather and char add depth while the sweeter notes keep the structure approachable. The finish is warming and sustained, carrying nutmeg, caramel, dark chocolate and a final trace of seasoned oak.
Longrow Rundlets & Kilderkins 11 Year Old
Coastal and robust, opening with soft smoke, pine needles and crisp green apple over treacle and malt. The palate is creamy at first, then turns assertively spicy, bringing cooked fruit, dried peel and custard apple through a steady layer of peat. Pepper builds without obscuring the fruit. The finish is warming and persistent, with black pepper, molasses, allspice and lingering smoke.
Bruno Paillard 2002 Blanc de Blancs Champagne Magnum
Intense gold with green highlights and an exceptionally fine bead. The nose begins saline and iodine-edged, then opens to citrus, fresh almond and white flowers. The palate is taut yet opulent, layering candied citrus, marzipan, toast and buttery pastry over a mineral spine. The finish is very long, precise and energetic; serve at the start of a special meal.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2002 Pessac-Leognan
Intensely aromatic, with dark cherry at the centre and a generous frame of polished oak. Concentrated and long, the palate has substantial dark fruit, measured power and a firm, savoury structure that benefits from air. Give it about four hours in a decanter to open fully, then serve with roast beef, lamb or other simply seasoned red meat.
Bowmore 23 Yr Port Matured
Port-cask richness leads, with cooked cherry and orange, plum, dried apricot and wine-soaked fruit set against roasted coffee and spice. Smoke and a damp-cellar earthiness keep the sweetness grounded. The palate brings grapey fruit and toasted wood before turning drier and more savoury. A long finish carries clean smoke, oak, dried fruit and delicate floral detail with measured maritime restraint.
Opus One 2013 Napa Valley
Concentrated and aromatic, with blueberry, cassis, blackberry and black cherry lifted by rose, anise, baking spice, graphite and cedar. A creamy entry gives way to vibrant freshness, velvety tannins and impressive mid-palate depth. Rich but precisely balanced, it finishes very long and perfumed; allow generous air and serve with prime rib, grilled lamb or wild mushrooms.
Château Palmer 2017 Margaux
Aromatic and finely shaped, with black cherry, blackberry and cassis joined by violet, anise, rose hip, tea and a discreet earthy note. Medium-bodied and silky, the palate combines ripe, smooth tannins with bright acidity, mineral freshness and impressive mid-palate intensity. The finish is long and elegant; decant for about three hours and serve with beef or roast lamb.